Seafood export corridors
Mekong Delta (shrimp, pangasius): Ca Mau, Bac Lieu, Soc Trang, Can Tho. Central coast (tuna): Da Nang, Quy Nhon. Northern (aquaculture growing): Hai Phong, Quang Ninh. IQF + blast + −25 °C storage standard.
EVFTA & market access
EU-Vietnam FTA phases seafood tariffs to 0% (2027 for shrimp); requires EU 853/2004 traceability + BAP/ASC increasingly demanded by EU retail. Cold-chain compliance is the differentiator.
Refrigerant transition
R22 phase-out complete; R404A being phased down under Kigali. New builds: NH₃ low-charge or NH₃/CO₂ cascade. Government support via NAMA for HFC phase-down.
Financing
JICA yen-loan lines for cold-chain infrastructure; ADB for private-sector cold hubs; IFC for exporter capex; BIDV and Vietcombank for local-currency working capital.
Frequently asked
Is Ca Mau still the shrimp production centre?
Yes — accounts for ~40% of national shrimp output. Ca Mau, Bac Lieu and Soc Trang together account for >70%. Processing capacity concentrated in same region.
What certifications does EU require for pangasius?
EU 853/2004 as baseline; increasingly ASC + BAP for retail acceptance. GlobalG.A.P. Aquaculture for farm level.
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